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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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